Printed Cotton Oxford Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight printed oxford cloth, weighing under 200 g/m², is a warp-faced weave with basket pattern typical of oxford fabrics, specifically classified under HTS 5212.15.60.80 due to its printed finish and cotton composition. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses, meeting the 'Oxford cloth (227)' statistical suffix criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and confirm printing process via lab tests to avoid reclassification to unprinted subheadings
• Provide detailed weave analysis proving oxford structure (basket weave with grouped warp yarns) to match statistical suffix 227
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'printed oxford cloth' and yarn count average to prevent undervaluation disputes